Yoong, who had started from the second row of the grid, overtook Martin Rump early and fought a gripping duel with the junior. The racing pro from Malaysia mastered the changing weather and grip conditions and defended second place up to the finish line. In race two, the former Formula 1 driver crossed the finish line in sixth place.

His teammate, Keong Wee Lim, in the Audi R8 LMS under Audi Hong Kong’s entry, retired in race one and took 12th place in race two.